Florida Business Enterprises Program
The Florida Business Enterprises Program (BEP) is one of the largest vending and food services programs operated by people who are legally blind in the United States. The Florida Business Enterprises Program provides job opportunities in the food service sector for eligible blind persons under the Randolph-Sheppard Act. Job opportunities include: Snack Bar, Cafeteria, Highway Vending Machines, or Non-Highway Vending.
Most of the information in this section is for trainees or managers in Florida. But, if you are legally blind and a United States citizen, you might want to consider the Florida Business Enterprise Program as your career choice. Read about the Florida Business Enterprises Program to see how you can began an exciting career as a manager of a vending or food services facility.
Important Notice
Vacancy announcements will be posted on the 15th of May, September and January of each year. If the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, announcements will be posted the next working day afterwards. Each posting will run for 21 days as in the past. This change is effective with the May 2008 selection cycle.
News and Hot Topics
- Business Opportunities
- Reimbursement Requirements and Market Place Info
- Tips for Vendors
- Selection Results - January 2008
- Top Stories Related to Blindness
Program Information
- Promotion and Transfer
- Training
- Grievance
- Finance - Audit and Budgeting
- Retirement and Fringe Benefits
- Public Relations
Florida Business Enterprises Program
Providing Tools and Support for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the Food Service Business